Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group join forces to bring advanced air mobility to Ireland

25 May 2021 – Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport. The partnership will work towards launching an operational vertiport at Shannon’s FMCI campus in 2022, thereby encouraging participation and investment in Ireland’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) industry….

Work Safely Protocols – what employers need to know

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. As businesses across the country begin to re-open, the Government has issued its latest advice and…

Minister Harris meets National Skills Council to discuss the skills needed for remote working and the benefits for regional development

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Tuesday) met with the National Skills Council to discuss a new Skills Pact between Government and businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19. The meeting discussed remote working and how it can act as a potential driver for balanced regional development,…

Urgent action needed to ensure Regional Air Connectivity

Joint statement from Cork, Ennis, Galway, Limerick, Shannon and Tralee Chambers Chambers call on Government to intervene   Friday, 21 May 2021:  A joint statement issued today on behalf of the largest business representative bodies in West, Mid-West and South-West, representing 2,787 member organisations and supporting 199,500 said:  “The Chambers regret to hear the announcement…

Whistleblowing Directive Update – what Employers need to know

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, published the ‘General Scheme of Protected Disclosures…

Shannon Group Statement on Aer Lingus Closure of Shannon Base

Shannon Group Statement on Aer Lingus Closure of Shannon Base

Tuesday 18th May ’21: Commenting on today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of their decision to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport, Mary Considine, CEO of Shannon Group said: “Our thoughts are with the Shannon based Aer Lingus employees impacted by this decision. It is extremely disappointing news for them. “This announcement highlights…

New Shannon Group property shortlisted in major national awards to select the Building of the Year 2021

Monday 17h May 2021: A Shannon Group property located on the Shannon Campus at Shannon Free Zone has been shortlisted for a major national award devised to select the 2021 Building of the Year. The 33,000 sq ft two storey building has been shortlisted in the national Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2021…

King John’s Castle to reopen with new medieval themed outdoor activities

Photo caption: To mark the planned reopening of King John’s Castle on the 20th May, an exciting new series of medieval games have been added to the castle courtyard. (L-R) King John’s Castle animator, Ocean McCormack, is pictured giving an archery demonstration to sister Orla and Belle Downes, both aged 8 from Kilmihil, Co. Clare….

Embracing the Future of Work and making it work for your Organisation

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. When the future of work is mentioned, most people tend to think about robotics or artificial…

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €5 million Connected Hubs Fund

Fund to support development of Ireland’s first National Hub Network Investment in hot-desks, office spaces and meeting rooms to promote remote working Electric car charging points, upgrades to disability access and IT improvements also supported Minister Humphreys: Fund represents key step towards making remote working a reality   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather…